Happy new year, fellow Barenia lovers! I am excited to share my new-to-me acquisition...Birkin 35 in smooth Barenia. I found her on eBay and, after a long journey from Canada (prolonged by the postal strike, Customs bureacracy, and holiday shipping rush), she finally arrived last night. She is from 2018 and was barely used - stickers still on the hardware (which I will remove!), bababebi authenticated.
Customs and/or UPS gave me a head start in developing her patina by getting what looks like an oil mark on her front... 🤨 after getting upset about it (because the shipping/customs journey was WIIIILD, so this was the final insult), I reminded myself that that's how these bags roll, and it won't be long before I've added my own scratches and dings.
I'm just so delighted by the size, the look, the smell. I was slightly worried 35 would be too big but it's exactly perfect for my needs, just as I had hoped. I told my friend this morning that no one *needs* a Birkin...but I've never experienced a workhorse bag so beautifully and well constructed, and I'm just so over the moon to have her. I've been a long-time Hermès and Birkin lover but only started shopping there last year. The more I read and lurk and learn about the brand, the more I've realized I really prefer vintage bags and heritage leathers, which means going pre-loved really makes the most sense for me. I was able to find a beautiful vintage Kelly in box leather in Paris last year, and then this find on eBay came out of nowhere, so I had to pull the trigger. 🤩 Might have a bit of purse peace (for now!). Not sure what I'll tell my SA about my wishlist when I see him next. 🤣
Thanks for sharing all of your lovely bags and knowledge here! It's been so helpful.
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